Ms Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. All rights reserved. Ava was still in pediatric intensive care as of Monday afternoon. The other family members were injured but survived. We are so encouraged by the strength of and determination you have shown during this very difficult time, the letter said. Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. And that would be the safest place. "All of them were absolutely covered in mud from head to toe," Hooker says of the immediate aftermath. She was killed Friday night when a tornado slammed into her home in Caruthersville, Missouri, as she, her parents, Trey and Meghan Rackley, and her sisters, Avalinn, 7, and Lani, 3, sought shelter in the windowless bathroom of the residence they just moved into a week ago, relatives told the Associated Press. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. Ms Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. Now the community of 6,000 is rallying for the Rackleys again this time with prayer, as a tornado spawned by a wave of storms that left destruction and death across six states Friday night killed the 9-year-old and left her mother, Meghan, a kindergarten teacher, unresponsive in the hospital with multiple broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. When Annistyn Rackley was born with a rare liver disease that required major surgery at just 2 months old, small-town Caruthersville, Missouri hard against the Mississippi River in the rural southeast corner of the state poured out its heart to raise funds for the family's medical expenses. Amid Meghan's fight, the family is keeping vigil while they and their community make plans for Annistyn's funeral. She said it was Annistyns favourite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. West of St Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and typical grandmother, died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The entire Rackley family took refuge in their bathroom before a tornado - one of more than 30 storms that ravaged through five states - launched them into the sky Avalinn's older sister, Annistyn, 9, died in the disaster and mother Meghan, 32, suffered sever brain trauma Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Get ready.' Sandra Hooker shares a photo of Annistyn Rackley taken minutes before she was killed in storm. Copyright 2022 KAIT. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. Ky. Tornado Survivors Speak Out as Death Toll Hits 64: 'I Kept Praying, Please Let Me Get to My Kids'. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. (KAIT) The family of a woman severely hurt when deadly tornadoes hit the town of Braggadocio said the young mother is out of the hospital, describing her recovery as a miracle.. Trey and Meghan Rackley or redistributed. Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. In this undated photo provided by Sandra Hooker, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Trey was flung by the howling winds into the wet mud. Ms Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. All rights reserved, WATCH: Procession Escorts Body of Fallen Chicago Officer From Hospital, Storm System Could Bring Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds to Chicago Area Friday, Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on Southwest Side, Chicago Police Release Details of What Led to Officer's Fatal Shooting in Gage Park. She has several broken vertebrae in her back, and they are going to be putting in some rods and things on Wednesday morning. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. She was the strongest kid.". ", "Trey said Lani had gotten out of the tub and he got on top of her, on the floor," adds Hooker. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. MISSOURI GIRL, PICTURED 15 MINUTES BEFORE TORNADO HIT, FOUND DEAD IN FIELD DOZENS OF YARDS AWAY, In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Lani, the youngest, was released from the hospital Sunday, but still with hairline fractures in her vertebrae, Hooker says. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. In this Dec. 10, 2021, photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Hooker said it was Annistyn's favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. Hooker described Annistyn as an outgoing, loving, and creative young girl that loved dancing and cheerleading. Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. Hooker said Annistyn's parents learned when she was 2 months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts don't develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. 1:41. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Ms Hooker teach. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Tornado victims include granddad who 'stole the show', Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery, Storm victims include Missouri girl, aunt's 'special angel', Kentucky tornado - latest: Death toll hits 88 amid claims workers were threatened with firing as storm neared. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. "There was a lot of loud, loud noises and banging," Rackley recalled on what he felt and heard Friday night, minutes before the tornado made a direct hit on their home. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. AMAZON EMPLOYEE ALMOST PICKED UP SHIFT BEFORE TORNADO STRUCK WAREHOUSE, KILLING CO-WORKERS. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Ava, 7, had broken vertebrae in her back and is expected to undergo spinal surgery Wednesday. 0:00. Here's why. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. she says. After a series of violent storms devastated many midwestern and southern communities last week, one young injured girl is inspiring the masses with her bravery. Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. To prove they were in their safe space with the storm approaching Friday evening, the girls mom texted her Aunt Sandy a photo of the three in and next to the bathtub all of them smiling, 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favorite doll. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackley's grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. But she adds that finding those three specific, tangible pieces from the girl's life are a comfort. When all is said and done, forecast models show rain totals are likely to clock in over an inch, with 1.18 inches predicted at O'Hare International Airport. A miracle recovery: Mother severely hurt in Decembers tornado released from hospital, Police investigating after student brings gun to school, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Rector boys beat Acorn in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Earle boys beat Junction City in 1st Round. MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Missouri family took a direct hit from the tornado on Dec. 10. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. You could just tell how much it affected her. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The trees in the front yard were uprooted. The other family members were injured, but survived. Mike Parson's office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Ms Hooker said. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. Her mom and her dad encouraged her and supported her to live life to the full.". The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "There are no words. "The loss, it is exponential," Mandi Alexander, a friend of Meghan's, said at an emotional gathering of some 200 people Sunday at a riverside park to memorialize the young girl, TV station KAIT reported. St. Charles County, Missouri police warning looters that trespassing and theft will result in prosecution as recovery efforts continue. "And God can give us a miracle with Meghan.". Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Gov. Tuesday morning, ABC24 Memphis spoke with the children's father, Trey Rackley. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. Man Who Fatally Shot, Then Burned Bodies of Grandparents, Sister, and 3-Month-Old Gets 4 Life Terms, 2 on Hunting Trip Including Boy, 12 Found Dead as Family Searches for Dad After Tenn. Tornado, 5-Month-Old Baby Dies After Ky. Tornado Destroys Home, Parents Remain Hospitalized: 'They Lost Everything', These 4 Fla. 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Several hours later, the Tornado watches and warnings were issued. See the damage of the tornado that tore through Kentucky and other states, Kentucky tornado survivors share stories of their terrifying experience, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Market data provided by Factset. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctor's visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. Ms Hooker said that Annistyns family hadnt yet unpacked from their 4 December move from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. COMPLEJO DE 4 DEPARTAMENTOS CON POSIBILIDAD DE RENTA ANUAL, HERMOSA PROPIEDAD A LA VENTA EN PLAYAS DE ORO, CON EXCELENTE VISTA, CASA CON AMPLIO PARQUE Y PILETA A 4 CUADRAS DE RUTA 38, COMPLEJO TURISTICO EN Va. CARLOS PAZ. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. On Monday night, after family members who picked through the debris of the Rackley home found the torn front page of Annistyn's Bible engraved with her name, along with a doll she especially treasured, a Pemiscot County Sheriff's deputy knocked on Hooker's door. "She was just that giving, caring young girl and all of that has been robbed from her," Sandra Hooker, Annisytn's great aunt, told ABC24 Memphis Tuesday afternoon. "They had abrasions and scrapes, bruises, lacerations, little cuts. Earlier reports showed the strongest parts of the storm likely to be in southern Kankakee county and into Northwest Indiana. "She loved dancing.". Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. And we all agreed that they had an interior bathroom with no windows [in the new home]. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Ms Hooker. Legal Statement. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. A tornado hit her home and splintered it less than a week after the family had moved in, and, according to the relative who received the photo of the girl in the bathtub, it carried family members dozens of yards before dropping them in a muddy field. "They told her, yes, her mommy's alive. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Hooker also said she talked to the girl's father. Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, killing one of the children . ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. As the storm moves to the east, Monday after 12 p.m. is expected to be mainly dry, with a slight chance of isolated showers in some areas through the evening commute. And he said he could hear it coming. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. The tornado picked up the trailer and tossed it into Rackley's house. All rights reserved. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. ", "He found Ava, and the 7-year-old is precocious and has, in my opinion, a near photographic memory," Hooker adds. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. The Caruthersville community held a service Sunday to honor Annistyn Rackley and keep her family in their thoughts. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. The other family members were injured, but survived. Hooker said she and others are relying on their faith, especially after hearing what the surviving middle daughter Ava told doctors. or redistributed. So God gave us a miracle with Anni. For more on the devastating tornadoes that occurred and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. Nikolas Lanum is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. He wanted to turn over Annistyn's favorite blanket, thick as it was with mud stains after being found in the field. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where they were found in the mud by first responders. "And she'll never be forgotten by us.". In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. The family's home was hit by a massive tornado on Friday night. "About 7:23, I texted Meghan and I told her, 'The storms are about 15 minutes away. Meghan, 32, her husband Trey, 37, and their three girls Annistyn and younger siblings Avalinn, 7, and Lani, 3 had moved to their new home outside of Caruthersville just one week before the tornado leveled it. One confirmed death in Missouri was a nine-year-old girl, Annistyn Rackley Her two sisters and parents survived when their house was destroyed by a tornado At least 88 people have died across five states as tornadoes ripped through multiple United States communities in the South and Midwest. "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. And so here she is at 9, living a full life. According to the NWS, that warning expired at 10:15 a.m. Later Monday morning, in parts of southeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, a Tornado watch was issued. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, steady, heavy rain is expected to continue developing throughout the morning, impacting roads and highways as commuters make their way to work. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. And her grandmother assured her that she was not gonna die," continues Hooker. Annistyn Rackley was at home with her mom Meghan, her dad Trey, and her two younger sisters when the tornado hit their home just east of Braggadocio. Eighty percent of the children with this disease have to have a liver transplant by the time they are 18. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Just before 10 a.m., a Tornado warning was issued for central DuPage County, "with a thunderstorm capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado over Warrenville and Ms Hooker said Annistyns parents learned when she was two months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts dont develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys' house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. EYEWITNESS TO DEADLY KENTUCKY TORNADO DISCUSSES STATE OF COMMUNITY: WE LOST OUR HISTORY. Hooker said Meghan Rackley's injuries included broken bones, a brain injury and a large cut, and she's asking people to pray for the 32-year-old mother. Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Family and friends set up a donation drive to assist the Rackleys with medical expenses and funds to help them find a new home. LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. West of St. Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and "typical grandmother," died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri, home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. An extended Missouri family is grieving, after a tornado ripped through their home this weekend, claiming a young life and changed the lives of the survivors Gov. All rights reserved. Additionally, there were reports that a "brief tornado" touched down in DuPage County, and reports of wind damage from a "possible tornado in Kendall County. She loved dancing.. Legal Statement. A MOM took a heartbreaking final snap of her daughter holding onto her favorite doll to show she was safe before a series of deadly tornadoes hit the Midwest. The body of Annistyn Rackley, nine, was found in a field after the twister devastated her parents' home near Caruthersville, southeast Missouri on Friday. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackley's family hadn't yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. The great aunt of a nine-year-old Missouri girl killed last week in the deadly tornado outbreak across the Midwest shared the moments leading up to the tragedy in an emotional "Fox & Friends" interview Wednesday. Hooker said Meghan Rackleys injuries included broken bones, a brain injury and a large cut, and shes asking people to pray for the 32-year-old mother. Ava Rackley, 7, had huddled in the bathtub with her two sisters, 3-year-old Lonnie, and 9-year-old Annistyn. "Sometime during this conversation, she Snapchatted that picture of the girls in the tub. Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St. Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackley's family hadn't yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. December 13, 2021, 9:16 PM. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. Who are the victims of the Kentucky tornadoes devastating the midwest? Rackleys middle daughter, Ava, was seriously injured in the storm and had to undergo several spinal surgeries. And she sent me a Snapchat picture of the girls in the bathtub. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Annistyn was a bubbly little girl, her great aunt Sandra Hooker told People . Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "Meghan is fighting for her life," says Meghan's aunt, Sandra Hooker, 62, who is also a teacher. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. The other family members were injured, but survived. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the country's midsection. According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado caused that damage , which has left the family to count their blessings, despite extensive damage to their home. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. The National Weather Service later confirmed two "brief tornadoes" touched down in two Chicago suburbs during the storms. Are the girls going to know? And it was like the house 'popped. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. Our hearts are shattered over the loss of Annistyn, Proctor Moore said. Earlier Monday, forecast models waivered on the severity of the storm, with the NWS early Monday indicating that "a brief tornado or two" could not be ruled out. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. ", "But Ava had been asking about her mother, 'Is mommy alive?'" Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado., 'It's devastating':See the damage of the tornado that tore through Kentucky and other states, Nation:Kentucky tornado survivors share stories of their terrifying experience. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? Another Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Jasper and southeast Porter counties in Indiana. All rights reserved (About Us). The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a "special angel," recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Hooker prays they'll provide further comfort when they are placed in Annistyn's casket and buried alongside her. 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